Cost of living
Bologna compared to Milan
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Milan are roughly 3% higher than in Bologna.
Cost of living
| Item | Bologna | Milan |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,388 | 1,687 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,236 | 4,119 |
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| Without rent one person | 895 | 803 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,339 | 2,548 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 672.03 | 870.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,081.32 | 1,106.54 |
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| Food person | 519 | 522 |
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| Food family | 1,302 | 1,171 |
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| Transport person | 110.32 | 98.55 |
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| Transport family | 313.76 | 307.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.96 years | 72.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bologna | Milan |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.75 | 14.28 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 63.31 | 68.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.64 | 12.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.74 | 5.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.08 | 2.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.35 | 2.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bologna | Milan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 647.76 | 699.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 510.4 | 445.56 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,290.59 | 1,251.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 879.78 | 787.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.86 | 156.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 191.41 | 219.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.22 | 33.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bologna | Milan |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.67 | 5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,862 | 4,572 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,236 | 2,471 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.66 | 1.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 40.34% | 46.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.12 | 19.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.75 | 1.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bologna | Milan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.55 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.81 | 1.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.19 | 3.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.89 | 16.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.52 | 13.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.13 | 21.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Bologna | Milan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.83 | 59.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10 | 9.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 112.68 | 79.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.06 | 18.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.5 | 95.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.61 | 78.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 442.67 | 480.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,652 | 8,439 |
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